How to Reduce Knee Joint Pain

• Exercise and physiotherapy
• Weight management
• Activity modification
• Appropriate pain-relieving medication
• Bracing in selected cases
• Injections when clinically appropriate

A doctor can help determine which options are suitable for your condition.

Arthroscopic Procedures

In selected patients with specific structural problems, arthroscopic surgery may be considered. It involves using small instruments and a camera through small incisions to diagnose or treat certain knee conditions.

Arthroscopy is not a universal treatment for knee arthritis, so the underlying diagnosis is important when considering this option.

Knee Replacement Surgery

When knee arthritis becomes advanced, the cartilage may become severely damaged, leading to persistent pain and restricted movement.

Knee replacement may be considered when:

• Pain is severe or persistent
• Walking becomes difficult
• Daily activities are significantly affected
• Pain interferes with sleep
• Knee movement becomes restricted
• Imaging shows advanced joint degeneration
• Appropriate non-surgical treatments no longer provide sufficient relief

The decision to undergo knee replacement should be based on symptoms, examination findings, imaging, overall health, and individual goals.

How to Protect Your Knees Long Term

Good joint habits can support knee health over time.